Summary
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in Ohio. He had called 911 claiming an intruder shot her, but the court ruled he killed her to be with his mistress and staged the scene to look like a break-in.
Key Facts
- Caleb Flynn was charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
- He reported a home invasion and shooting via 911 on February 16, 2026.
- Prosecutors say he shot his wife twice in the back of the head while she was in bed.
- Text messages showed he was having an affair and planning to end the marriage.
- Digital records contradicted his story about being asleep during the shooting.
- No gun was found, but the missing weapon was linked to his truck.
- Flynn’s defense said the evidence was circumstantial and highlighted his cooperation with police.
- The jury took about 2.5 hours to deliver the guilty verdict.
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